Telford Theatre is soon to stage the second of the outdoor theatre performances of the season in Hartshill Park, Telford showcasing Doctor Dolittle.

The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle will roll into town on Tuesday 20 August and the story will be brought to life by Illyria Theatre. The first outdoor production of the season saw Oddsocks Productions present Julius Caesar at Bowring Park with audiences loving the production last month.

The performance starts at 3pm and visitors can bring their own picnics, rugs and picnic chairs and soak up the atmosphere.

The story follows Doctor Dolittle who leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals.

As news of his talent as an animal doctor spreads, animals across the world send messages asking for his help. So he borrows a leaky old ship and embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness, spread kindness, and better understand animals everywhere.

He is joined on his adventures by a loyal animal crew: Jip (a dog), Chee-Chee (a monkey), Dab Dab (a duck), and Gub Gub (an ever-hungry, cake-loving pig) –who together may even help him fix his money problems once and for all!

Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting new family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great outdoors.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at telfordtheatre.com